Associate Technical Engineer, Customer Support

At Finastra, we are a dynamic global provider of open finance software solutions, dedicated to expanding access to financial services. Our innovative applications span Lending, Payments, Treasury and Capital Markets, and Universal Banking. Proudly serving over 8,000 customers, including 45 of the world's top 50 banks, we aim to boost financial inclusion for all. Join us and be part of a vibrant company that embraces diverse perspectives, and is committed to doing well by doing good.

What will you contribute?

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Technical Customer Support, the Associate Technical Engineer is the key interface between Finastra clients on one side and Finastra organization on the other side, contributing to the overall delivery of software and services to ensure a world class customer experience. The holder of the role is a product specialist, with technical competencies, responsible for handling and resolving the raised issues in the shortest time possible. The Associate Technical Engineer also uses their technical expertise to assist functional consultants on a as needed basis. At times, this role may be called upon to do testing on beta deliveries or fixes before they are released to customers or be requested to go on site to handle issues on the client's premises.

Responsibilities & Deliverables:

Your deliverables as a Associate Technical Engineer will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Respond to customer requests, whether they are reported issues, questions or assistance requests, helping them to be able to utilize the product properly as per their needs
• Understand the reported issue (especially from a technical perspective) and be able to replicate the respective scenario in the Finastra environments
• Perform technical investigation with root cause analysis of the issue reported, providing adequate solutions where feasible and/or detailed analysis to the stakeholder teams
• Update clients on the progress towards issue resolution, including tracking issues sent to other departments and ensuring a timely resolution, focusing on the client's satisfaction and product quality
• Participate in client (phone) meetings, MS Teams sessions, in order to ensure proper communication with the customers and/or to speed up the investigation of the issue reported
• Validate defects thoroughly by ensuring that the described scenarios are fixed
• Build and provide simple scripts with the assistance of senior colleagues when necessary
• Raise/ escalate issues with the Team Leader and/ or Manager where/ when needed

Required Experience:

• University degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Business IT or related major
• 0-18 months experience in a Technical Engineer, Customer support position or a similar role
• Very good knowledge of Java, SQL, including debugging skills and some experience with debugging tools on different operating systems (Visual Studio, Sun/ Solaris Studio, Eclipse)
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English
• Analytical abilities, attention to detail, stability, responsibility as well as customer focus
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a customer facing team

Nice to have:

• Experience with C/C++/ C# is a plus
• Basic expertise with Solaris and Linux Operating systems are a plus (medium- advanced expertise on Windows)
• Knowledge on JMS (ActiveMQ implementation) and Tomcat are a plus
• Knowledge of trade and finance

We are proud to offer a range of incentives to our employees worldwide. These benefits are available to everyone, regardless of grade, and reflect the values we uphold:

·       Flexibility: Enjoy unlimited vacation, based on your location and business priorities. Hybrid working arrangements, and inclusive policies such as paid time off for voting, bereavement, and sick leave.

·       Well-being: Access Confidential one-on-one therapy through our Employee Assistance Program, find support from our network of Wellbeing Champions and Gather Groups, and a calendar of monthly events and initiatives designed to help you thrive - Inside and Outside of work.

·       Medical, life & disability insurance, retirement plan, lifestyle and other benefits*

·       ESG: Benefit from paid time off for volunteering and donation matching.

·       DEI: Participate in multiple DE&I groups for open involvement (e.g., Count Me In, , , , ).

·       Career Development: Access online learning and accredited courses through our Skills & Career Navigator tool.

·       Recognition: Be part of our global recognition program, Finastra Celebrates, and contribute to regular employee surveys to help shape Finastra and foster a culture where everyone is engaged and empowered to perform at their best.

*Specific benefits may vary by location.

At Finastra, each individual is unique, bringing their own ideas, thoughts, cultural beliefs, backgrounds, and experiences together. We learn from one another, embrace and celebrate our differences, and create an environment where everyone feels safe to be themselves.

Be unique, be exceptional, and help us make a difference at Finastra